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“Don’t walk away from the solar industry:” Opportunities ahead for rooftop PV, says analyst

Thu, 2022-03-10 13:37

Appeal to Australian rooftop solar installers, spooked by forecasts of a contracting market and global supply-chain problems, to stay in the business.

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Regulator steps in to ensure carbon traders share windfalls, but price plunges again

Thu, 2022-03-10 13:22

The Clean Energy Regulator wants carbon traders to share any 'windfalls' from its overhaul of the Emissions Reduction Fund. But will they materialise? (Photo credit: Canva)Regulator intervenes to ensure carbon traders share 'windfall' profits from ERF changes, but the price has plunged and industry is angry about lack of consultation.

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“We cannot continue at our dozy pace:” Germany says it must transition at “Tesla speed”

Thu, 2022-03-10 11:40

Germany's Green Party calls for doubling down on energy transition efforts – and to adopt "Tesla speed" as it shifts away from Russian fossil fuels.

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What value coal? AGL’s demerger looks to divide without conquering

Thu, 2022-03-10 05:15

AGL's Loy Yang power station.AGL shareholders will soon be asked to assess the value of the proposed demerger. But they might not have much to go on.

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Europe’s 16,000 terawatt hour question: How to survive without Russian gas

Wed, 2022-03-09 17:10

European Union Flags near European Commission - optimisedEurope can survive without Russian gas next winter. The bad news is that it will be very expensive and highly disruptive.

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Queensland solar and wind pipeline warrants higher renewables target, says report

Wed, 2022-03-09 15:16

Green groups call on Queensland government to aim higher on renewables, pointing to ample wind and solar project pipeline.

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Green hydrogen could be competitive within next few years, Origin chief says

Wed, 2022-03-09 13:29

Origin Energy CEO Frank Calabria (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)Origin Energy sets its sights on supplying green hydrogen for transport and industrial operations, set to be cost competitive "in coming years".

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WA’s first vertically integrated battery graphite company launches IPO

Wed, 2022-03-09 12:22

International Graphite launches IPO to accelerates plans to become first vertically integrated, ASX-listed graphite company operating entirely in WA.

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China causes new high in global energy emissions, despite record wind and solar additions

Wed, 2022-03-09 12:17

An Africa-sized increase in China's electricity demand cancels out a record year for global renewables generation, taking energy emissions to record high.

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Eraring battery to be built in two stages, as Origin targets 2GW virtual power plant

Wed, 2022-03-09 12:00

Neoen Tesla Big Battery VictoriaOrigin outlines plans for Eraring big battery, and for a 2GW virtual power plant which it says will provide "very low cost" replacement for coal.

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Higher prices and food shortages to hit Australia as climate crises worsens

Wed, 2022-03-09 11:43

 Canva).Higher food prices and empty supermarket shelves could become common practice under worsening climate change.

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“Amazing:” Origin bowled over by rush of offers from solar and wind projects

Wed, 2022-03-09 11:41

solar farmOrigin "amazed" by number of wind and solar projects knocking on the door since Eraring closure announced, with some interesting pricing proposals.

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Australia’s biggest hybrid wind and solar farm about to start production

Tue, 2022-03-08 16:30

port augusta wind solarAustralia's biggest wind and solar hybrid facility to begin production in coming days after getting green light from market operator.

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Fortescue teams up with aero giant Airbus to accelerate green hydrogen planes

Tue, 2022-03-08 14:46

 Airbus.FFI and Airbus form new partnership to accelerate development of a "green revolution" in the aviation industry.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Snowy Hydro and the missing links

Tue, 2022-03-08 14:43

snowy hydroSnowy Hydro’s Gordon Wymer on the need for more transmission, plus latest on AGL and offshore wind.

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City of Hamburg wants to become EU green hydrogen hub, import from Australia

Tue, 2022-03-08 14:30

Northern German port city paves way for large-scale imports of green hydrogen from Scandinavia and even Australia via pipelines and ships.

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How Angus Taylor handed a $1.3 billion windfall to carbon traders

Tue, 2022-03-08 14:00

Federal energy and emissions reduction minister Angus Taylor. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)Angus Taylor has handed billions in value back to carbon traders following his decision to make changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund.

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Contractor gets final solar farm payment, but says damages claim is “wrongful”

Tue, 2022-03-08 12:17

sunraysia solar farmDispute over who should bear costs of delays to 200MW solar project in NSW continues to weigh on listed contracting company.

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Plans unveiled for Australia’s biggest offshore wind project by Danish company

Tue, 2022-03-08 11:01

offshore wind from ocean - optimisedDanish company proposes a massive 3GW offshore wind farm, which would rank as the biggest proposed so far in Australia.

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German researchers set new tandem solar cell efficiency world record, edging out Australia

Tue, 2022-03-08 09:59

German research centre claims a new world record for 2-terminal tandem solar cell efficiency, besting previous record set by Australian researchers.

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